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  Archives:  May 2026

Delaware Honors State Employees in Public Service Recognition Week Ceremony at Modern Maturity Center in Dover

Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Today, Delaware celebrated its dedicated state employees at the Governor’s Annual Employee Awards Ceremony, held during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3-9, 2026. The event served as a tribute to the commitment, creativity, and courage of public servants across state government. The ceremony was livestreamed and is available for viewing online.




Supreme Court issues stay of restrictions on mifepristone following advocacy by AG Jennings, coalition

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. Shortly after, the U.S. Supreme Court entered […]




Buckle Up and Look Twice: OHS Supports Click It or Ticket Campaign and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Seat Belts | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

DOVER, Del. (May 5, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with state and local law enforcement, is reminding all Delawareans that roadway safety starts with simple choices: watch for motorcycles and buckle up every trip, every time. As May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the National Highway Traffic Safety […]




DelDOT Recognizes 7th Annual Bridge Design Competition Winners

Department of Transportation | Kent County | Motorcycle | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation held its 7th Annual Bridge Design Competition at Polytech High School on Friday, May 1, 2026, featuring 130 teams comprised of 397 students from 27 schools across the state. The event is a day-long, hands-on competition intended to engage students interested in pursuing careers in math, science, and engineering. The […]




Governor Meyer Announces Launch of JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026

Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a […]






  Archives:  May 2026

Delaware Honors State Employees in Public Service Recognition Week Ceremony at Modern Maturity Center in Dover

Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Today, Delaware celebrated its dedicated state employees at the Governor’s Annual Employee Awards Ceremony, held during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3-9, 2026. The event served as a tribute to the commitment, creativity, and courage of public servants across state government. The ceremony was livestreamed and is available for viewing online.




Supreme Court issues stay of restrictions on mifepristone following advocacy by AG Jennings, coalition

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. Shortly after, the U.S. Supreme Court entered […]




Buckle Up and Look Twice: OHS Supports Click It or Ticket Campaign and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Seat Belts | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

DOVER, Del. (May 5, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with state and local law enforcement, is reminding all Delawareans that roadway safety starts with simple choices: watch for motorcycles and buckle up every trip, every time. As May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the National Highway Traffic Safety […]




DelDOT Recognizes 7th Annual Bridge Design Competition Winners

Department of Transportation | Kent County | Motorcycle | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation held its 7th Annual Bridge Design Competition at Polytech High School on Friday, May 1, 2026, featuring 130 teams comprised of 397 students from 27 schools across the state. The event is a day-long, hands-on competition intended to engage students interested in pursuing careers in math, science, and engineering. The […]




Governor Meyer Announces Launch of JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026

Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a […]